Logistics

At a time when global supply chains are more complex and uncertain than every, synchromodality has emerged as a new tool to ensure efficient delivery performance

Commerce reported that January retail sales—at $568.2 billion—were up 5.3% compared to December and were up 7.4% annually, and NRF reported that its calculation of January retail sales, which excludes automobile dealers, gasoline stations, and restaurants, pointed to a 5.9% gain, for the month, on a seasonally-adjusted basis compared to December and were up 10.7% annually on an unadjusted basis.

Stord raises a $31M Series B to build the cloud supply chain

Modern-day superheroes, logisticians have been working tirelessly through the global pandemic to keep the orders fulfilled and the delivery machines running

Import rebound indicated, with containerized freight handling up 5.9%, to top 2.70 million "TEUs" or twenty-foot equivalent units, for the first time ever, eclipsing previous high set in October 2018.

The report’s key indicator—the Services PMI (formerly the Non-Manufacturing PMI)—slipped 1.2%, to 56.9, in August (a reading of 50 or higher indicates growth is occurring). This came on the heels of a 1% gain to 58.1, in July and an 11.1% gain, to 57.1, in June, which halted a two-month stretch of declines.

Global agreement addresses handling and repair of Sonoco ThermoSafe’s Pegasus ULD bulk temperature controlled containers used in pharmaceuticals.

Texas-based startup platform digitizes import workflow from the PO through final mile delivery

As supply chain professionals, we are called to a responsibility that goes beyond the bottom line. The profession can lead the way through the pandemic.

By acquiring CAI Logistics, NFI expands its suite of supply chain services, specifically enhancing its brokerage, intermodal, and global freight forwarding capabilities across North America.

ALAN continues coordinating transportation, warehousing, equipment and expertise for multiple natural disasters.

Acquisition to enhance real-time inventory visibility and order fulfillment, end-to-end supply chain visibility and personalized consumer experiences.

Speaker at Hannover Messe Digital Days event says new normal will include hybrid models of digital technology with physical activity.

Startup Photon Commerce aims to be the Salesforce.com for document processing and digitization

Former North American president and CEO of the Kion Group is an industry veteran with expertise in supply chain logistics.